Quotes
Japanese meaning of その幻想をぶち殺す
— Tōma Kamijō ／ A Certain Magical Index
Reading:
Voice sample:
そのげんそうをぶちころす (Sono gensō o buchikorosu!)
English Translation:
I'll shatter that illusion of yours!
Work: A Certain Magical IndexCharacter: Tōma KamijōEmotion: Resolve & Passion AngerScene: Determination Catchphrase
Original Scene & Cultural Context
Scene in the Original Work:
Kamijou Touma shouts this as he dramatically negates supernatural attacks with his special ability.
日本語で読む
上条当麻が自分の特殊能力で超常現象を打ち消す際に、相手の幻想や妄想を否定し、勢いよく放つ決め台詞。
Cultural Context:
Popular among anime fans as an iconic catchphrase symbolizing rejection of unrealistic ideas or pretentiousness. Often quoted humorously or seriously to challenge overly optimistic or misguided notions.
日本語で読む
アニメファンの間では、非現実的な考えや思い込みを否定するフレーズとして有名で、現実的なツッコミや冗談めいた批判として頻繁に引用される。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
•「ぶち殺す」= a very strong, colloquial verb meaning "to completely destroy" or "to crush," used metaphorically to mean thorough rejection.
•「その」= demonstrative pronoun emphasizing the target (that illusion).
•「その」= demonstrative pronoun emphasizing the target (that illusion).
日本語で読む
•「ぶち殺す」は極めて強く乱暴な表現で、比喩的に徹底的な否定を表現。•「その」は否定する対象（幻想）を明確に示す指示語。
Trap for English Speakers
"ぶち殺す" literally translates as "kill violently," but here it is metaphorically used to emphasize strong rejection, not literal violence.
日本語で読む
「ぶち殺す」は直訳すると非常に暴力的に聞こえるが、ここでは比喩的に「完全に否定する」というニュアンスで用いられている。
Example
Example 1Basic Example
友人が非現実的な夢を語ったとき、「その幻想をぶち殺す」と茶化す。
Playfully teasing a friend who’s dreaming unrealistically: I'll shatter that illusion of yours!”
Quick check
Meaning
What does 「その幻想をぶち殺す」 mean?